City Council Votes To Keep Saint John Energy
Councillors voted overwhelmingly against the possibility of selling Saint John Energy at Monday’s meeting. They also voted against the idea of a new permit on heavy trucks using city roads.
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Higgs Says Farmers, Other Businesses Must Be Patient As N.B. Re-Opens Economy
In the premier’s press briefing Monday there was a common theme, whether he was discussing how and when more businesses would open or his reasons for banning temporary foreign workers: public health and safety will come first.
Old Road BBQ Is Closed But Aaron Emery Keeps On Cooking For Frontline Workers
The goal of Cooking For Canada is to give overworked and overstressed frontline workers a chance to ‘press the pause button’ with a ‘real’ meal.
N.B. Students Back To School September, But Another Shutdown Possible If Virus Returns
Education Minister Dominic Cardy says the province is preparing a plan to re-open that will include safety protocols inside the school and robust online programs if they must shut down again.
Simply For Life Pivots Online, Still Plans To Open Saint John Headquarters
The company, which operates 38 franchises across Canada, offers virtual nutritional coaching and online shopping with curbside pickup and delivery.
Civil Liberties Advocates Say Police Are Unfairly Ticketing People During Pandemic
Halifax police say officers educate people about the rules before resorting to fines, but the Canadian Civil Liberties Association says many who have received fines are unaware they’ve have broken a law.
See Sight Jetboats Cancels 2020 Season
The jetboat company that gives visitors tours of Saint John’s Reversing Falls Rapids will resume operations in 2021.
Expansion Dieppe Launches Revamped Website To Support Businesses
The city wants to promote public and private land for sale, commercial and industrial space for rent, traffic counts, a business directory, and COVID-19 resources.
Councillor Moves To Block Sale Of Saint John Energy
Greg Norton cited the benefit of lower than average power rates and the utility’s flexibility as reasons not to part with the energy provider.
Canadian Businesses Report Steep Losses, Deep Staff Cuts
More than 12,600 businesses responded to the survey conducted by Statistics Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
